Emerald City band to rock Troy's Powers Park tonight

TROY -- Powers Park will be rocking tonight with the return of Emerald City.

The iconic classic rock band reunited last year after disbanding more than 30 years ago, and played a multitude of headlining events, to critical acclaim on their reunion tour.

Consisting of some of the top names in local music, the group has been labeled by many as the greatest rock n roll group to ever grace local stages.

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Featuring three gunslinging guitarists, Joe Mele, Dave Costa, and Gary Tash, the group also offers four-part harmonies by Gary Tash, keyboardist Gary Brooks, Ed Powers (bass), and the electric, Rick Rourke, also on saxophone.. Chris Garabedian rounds out the band on percussion.

Their precision harmonies are unmatched, according to concert series organizers, with a song list that blankets a wide array of cover tunes by groups such as Derek & the Dominos, Dave Mason, and the Beatles.

"The Powers Park concerts are probably the best outdoor event in the Capital District, and we're thrilled to be in the lineup this season," said master guitarist Joe Mele.

Powers Park Concerts are presented by Mayor Lou Rosamilia and the City of Troy, along with health care provider, WELLCARE. They are supported in part by Whitney Young Health Center/Troy, Beverage Barn, Snowman, Northeast Shuttle, Lansing Laundry/Gamers LLC, Barrett Blacktopping, Tri City Valley Cats, and the Friends of 112th Street.

Media sponsors are The Record, and WVCR, 88.3FM, The Saint.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages are available at the show, which starts at 6 p.m..